Mariella of Grapevine

04/28/2026

Thank you for showing up, engaging, and helping make this gathering such a success. I loved seeing both familiar faces and new connections being made!

Until next time… keep supporting local, building relationships, and cheering each other on.

04/23/2026

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone for my retirement party including staff…residents and volunteers. I love Mariella of Grapevine and it has been my pleasure these past almost 15 years to work here. I will cherish many memories…with residents..staff and family members. It’s been my honor and pleasure💜Here’s some fond memories!

04/12/2026

Ft Worth Zoo came and brought some interesting critters for our residents to see! Madagascar cockroaches make and female….. African bullfrog had a crooked spine we saw the xray ….and Australian bearded dragon! The residents were able to touch alligator skin… elephant tusk… and cheetah pelt. Thank you Robin and Kendall for such an interesting presentation!

04/12/2026

Jon has been volunteering for 14 years in both AL and Opal… can’t speak highly enough of his generosity!

04/12/2026

A few more pics from apron celebration! Aprons were made to turn into bonnets.

04/12/2026

Apron Celebration 2026! Kathleen has come to our building the past 4 years sharing her interesting knowledge and stories from around the world! She is writing a book and currently has 546 aprons with different uses from egg collecting… evening aprons…. Bonnet aprons…. Aprons used to wave down to settlers to show they were safe…. To Mamie Eisenhower’s pink and gray apron articles. She is currently writing a book and we were blessed to have her!

04/12/2026

Trip to Esparzas Mexican food! Residents love this place and Caitlin from dining joined us on her day off!

04/12/2026

Thank you Dave for bringing Kiah our new therapy dog! Isn’t she beautiful and she’s already doing her job bringing joy to our residents!

04/12/2026

Book club begins with Lessons in Chemistry for the residents first read. Thank you Jasmine from Grapevine Library for bringing our books! Thank you to Angel our BOM for hosting this event once a month! I think watching it on apple could be fun for residents after the book is finished!

04/12/2026

Easter raffle brought smiles!